Elevator Inspector I - Downtown, Oahu

State of Hawai'i•Island of Oahu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position located in Downtown Honolulu, Oahu. The role involves receiving training in safety laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertinent to equipment inspection, as well as safety inspection and testing procedures, and accident investigation methods and techniques. The incumbent will accompany a higher-level Inspector on inspections to gain training in various activities related to inspection and accident investigation of elevators and kindred equipment. As competence is gained, the individual will perform progressively responsible inspection activities.

Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work: Citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the U.S., or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as an elevator mechanic (may include experience in a four (4) year apprenticeship program and one (1) year post-apprenticeship experience); OR
Satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college coursework in mechanical and/or electrical engineering; and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience as an elevator mechanic (may include experience in a four (4) year apprenticeship program); OR
Any comparable combination of mechanical or electrical trades training and/or experience as deemed acceptable by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) or any other organization accredited by ASME to certify qualified elevator inspectors.
Knowledge of: English; mathematics; basic electrical, electronic and circuit construction principles (e.g., voltage, current and resistance, series and parallel circuits, grounding); and basic mechanical principles as applied to structures, machines, pumps, mechanisms and the effects of traction on ropes and sheaves; terminology used in the elevator industry; and various types of equipment, their uses and limitations.
Ability to: Read, comprehend, interpret, apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, policies, procedures, codes, standards, and other requirements; understand and apply electrical, electronic, circuit construction, and mechanical principles; read architectural and installation drawings and circuit diagrams; prepare simple reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions, and instructions presented in diagrammatic or schematic form; communicate and work effectively with others; and perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, etc.).
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Study various safety and equipment codes and standards, and program operating policies and procedures pertinent to the equipment inspected.
Learn to relate safety codes and various requirements to the machinery, construction methods, mechanical structures and electrical controls, operations, and the immediate work site, of the equipment inspected.
Observe and participate in periodic inspections and tests of existing installations of elevators, escalators, moving walks, hoists, amusement rides, etc.
Consult with building owners and managers, designers, contractors and others on the means and methods of complying with safety laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Learn to detect existing and potentially unsafe conditions and practices.
Learn to review plans (e.g., blueprints, drawings, layouts, etc.) for new installations or renovations for compliance with appropriate safety laws, codes, regulations, and other requirements.
Assist in conducting acceptance tests for new installations or newly renovated equipment.
Prepare reports of inspection results with recommendations for action such as issuance of permits and future regulatory action.
Assist in the investigation of accidents involving the equipment inspected.
Learn to utilize various tools and equipment such as a tachometer, rope diameter gauge, pressure gauge, light meter, etc.
Attend meetings, seminars and education programs as appropriate.
Climb masts, towers and other equipment several stories above the ground, on buildings being constructed.